2023 Mazda CX-50 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2023 Mazda CX-50, and owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2023 Mazda CX-50
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2022-2023 CX-30 and 2023 CX-50 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may be damaged, which can result in reduced braking ability.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ABS HCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 6. Mazda's number for…
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Trailer hitches
Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2023 CX-50 vehicles equipped with a Mazda Genuine Accessory trailer hitch. The trailer hitch harness may detach and become damaged, which can result in inoperative trailer lights and/or brakes.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the trailer hitch harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 option 6. Mazda's number for this recall…
63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Mazda CX-50 have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 53,217 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 15 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Fuel gauge permanently stuck on empty. Computer code = P0463 Occurred on Jan 30, 2026. Mechanic provided error code at that time. Unsafe driving conditions where distance-to-empty calculations are dis”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 9, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Premature brake wear exacerbated by heavy stop and go traffic conditions.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 3, 2026 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Mazda CX-50 (CX-50 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–27 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 23–24 / 29–30 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Mazda CX-50 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mazda CX-50 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mazda CX-50 | 2 | 63 |
| 2024 Mazda CX-50 | 1 | 33 |
| 2025 Mazda CX-50 | 2 | 38 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-50 | 0 | 13 |
Checking a specific 2023 Mazda CX-50
How do I know if my 2023 Mazda CX-50 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2023 Mazda CX-50; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mazda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V135000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Mazda models
- 6263,130 complaints
- MAZDA32,987 complaints
- CX-52,451 complaints
- MAZDA62,234 complaints
- Tribute2,102 complaints
- CX-91,438 complaints
- CX-71,132 complaints
- Protege1,076 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.